Schwab Mr. Jack J. Schwab, age 80, of Rockford passed away in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day, January 1, 2010. He was a 1947 graduate of Rockford High School, where he played football and track and was co-captain of the football team during his senior year. Jack was a member of the […]

Coffman-Holbert Paul and Marci Coffman and Dan and Kate Holbert are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Amanda Coffman and Ben Holbert, both of Rockford. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Paul and Marci Coffman of Rockford. She is a graduate of Northpointe Christian School and is working toward her bachelor’s degree in […]

Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon K. Homrich recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn […]

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